Histology Technician - Savannah, United States - Memorial Health University Medical Center

Memorial Health University Medical Center

Verified Company

Savannah, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a
Non-Certified
Histology Technician? At
Memorial Health University Medical Center, you come first.

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits:

Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long

- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Histology Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications:

The
Non-Certified
Histotechnician (HT) is responsible for receiving, accessioning, and preparation of stained slides from tissue and biopsies submitted to Anatomic Pathology for review by a Pathologist.

This process requires competency in the appropriate laboratory computer systems, embedding of specimens, sectioning blocks for slide preparation and staining procedures both routine, special, and immunohistochemical.

The
Histotechnician (HT) is also responsible for the preparation of frozen section specimens for review by a Pathologist.

What you will do in this role:

Performs histological procedures of tissue processing, embedding tissues, cutting ribbons using a microtome, hematoxylin and eosin staining, cover slipping and labeling.

Must use exacting technical skills during each of these phases.

Performs immunohistochemical stains.

Follows prescribed procedures using appropriate control tissues to ensure proper reactivity and staining result.

Responsible for properly using and maintaining the QA of histology laboratory equipment: microtome, processors, stainers, embedding, paraffin dispenser and other tools in the histology department.

Consistently maintains "positive" patient identification using full patient name, medical record number and/or surgical number. Always matches specimen identification to written or computer information. Never compromises.

Performs frozen section processing of tissues using a cryostat.

Assist in fine needle aspirates

Accepts or rejects specimens for processing, based upon guidelines which maintain specimen integrity and upon positive identification.

Responsibilities are mainly for skilled Histology work and NOT for grossing or any procedures such as ISH

Performs miscellaneous Histology duties for a Non-certified Histotechnician

What qualifications you will need:

Associate's degree
1+ years of relevant experience or training in Histology/Cytology process

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our
600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only
Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Sava